Ah yes — meatloaf, the ultimate comfort food 🥩🍞. Moist, flavorful, and topped with that classic glaze. Here’s a no-fail, juicy meatloaf recipe.
🍽️ Classic Meatloaf
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
Meatloaf
- 1½ lb (680 g) ground beef (80/20 works best)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed crackers
- 1 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or parsley
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp mustard (optional but good)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with foil.
- Soak crumbs: Mix breadcrumbs and milk; let soak 1–2 minutes.
- Mix meat: Add egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, seasonings, and ground beef. Mix gently — don’t overwork.
- Shape: Place mixture in loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet.
- Top with glaze: Mix glaze ingredients and spread over the loaf.
- Bake: 55–65 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F / 71°C.
- Rest: Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Pro Tips
- Extra moist: Use milk-soaked breadcrumbs (panade) — key for tenderness.
- Flavor boost: Add a splash of beef broth or grated carrot.
- No cracking: Don’t pack the loaf tightly.
- Leftovers: Make killer meatloaf sandwiches the next day.
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🧀 Cheesy meatloaf
- 🍖 BBQ-glazed meatloaf
- 🥓 Bacon-wrapped meatloaf
- ⏱️ Quick skillet meatloaf
- 🥔 Meatloaf with mashed potatoes on top
Just say the word 😄
